Allan Lim Yee Chian

Allan Lim Yee Chian is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Biofuels. With an engineering degree from Nanyang Technological University, he embarked on various startup projects ranging from microbial research to biodegradable plastics. As an avid diver, environmental issues have always been something close to his heart. In 2000, he worked with a shark protection organisation to successfully implement a world wide ban on hunting of whale sharks. Embracing his passion, he decided to start a green energy company with the vision of changing perceptions. Thus Alpha Biofuels was born, with a mission to reduce climate change effects through the conversion of waste into energy. In 2005, he was awarded the Spirit of Enterprise Award by President Mr. S R Nathan for his enterprising spirit and his efforts in promoting the enterprising spirit to the youth. Allan has served as a panel judge for Startup@Singapore business plan competition and has mentored youth groups hoping to start enterprises in Singapore.